his strong position. i want to ask you something. you've seen my workspace and it looks like everybody else's workspace. you're at the washington bureau. what's up with these nerds you work with -- >> we've got john king over here. >> he's trying to get into the show. >> ali, go easy on this guy. he's had a long day, you know? >> you've got john there. i think preston is standing by, right? >> reporter: yeah, mark preston is here as well. >> this is what happens when you do a lot of work here, ali. roll up yore sleeves, loosen your tie a little bit. >> that's incredible. >> reporter: this is the center of politics right here. >> ed henry is our senior white house correspondent. time now for a "cnn equals politics" update with mark preston. he's at the cnnpolitics.com